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Mounds View City Council March 13, 2000 Regular Meeting Page 4 camera. He requested the Council Members welcome this frank discussion, and accept the constructive criticism, without inhibiting it in any way. He reiterated that they would not be conducting any City business, and the meeting would be open to the public. MOTION/SECOND: Marty/Quick. To Hold the Staff/Council Retreat at the Community Center to Tour the Community Center in its Completed State, and View the Showers and Locker Rooms, and to Facilitate any Open Discussion/Criticism. Council Member Thomason stated she concurred. She explained that during the Retreat, the Council does not set policy, or engage in any business that would affect the residents. She stated this is a team building, honesty seeking effort, geared toward open communication between staff and the Council, and much welcome and unwelcome constructive criticism has occurred which is for the betterment of both the staff and the Council. Acting Mayor Stigney indicated that in a democracy, a posted public meeting should be broadcast on cable television. He stated the two previous Retreats that were held at the Northland Inn dealt with goal setting for the City, and he believed the residents should be apprised of the goals for the City. He indicated this was a perfect opportunity to hold the meeting in Council Chambers, rather than going across the street, and attempting to stay off camera. Ayes – 3 Nays – 1 (Stigney) Motion carried. Council Member Thomason had no report. Council Member Marty stated he has heard discussion in the community pertaining to the loss of life that occurred in front of City Hall, and some rumors have been spreading. He indicated the report from the State Patrol has been received, and in his understanding, the rate of speed the driver was travelling was 38 miles per hour, and as routine procedure, blood alcohol and drug analysis were conducted, and were determined to be negative. City Administrator Whiting stated the City received a donation from a young person in the community, to be put towards a tunnel or pedestrian bridge on Highway 10. He indicated that as discussed at the previous Council Meeting, the City is able to accept such donations, which should be accompanied with some form of identification, and an indication at to their purpose. He stated donations would be held until such time that a project is decided upon, or it is appropriate to turn the money back. He stated he has been in contact with an individual who is interested in setting up a benefit, which could possibly be held at the Community Center, and further information in this regard will be forthcoming. City Administrator Whiting stated Acting Mayor Stigney has suggested that staff schedule a quarterly report of staff. He explained that this is typically done at the Council Work Session, at which time, the Council is either presented with a formal report, or calculations are made regarding the number of times staff members have assisted the Council on issues. He pointed out that it might not be appropriate to schedule this matter for consideration at the Staff/Council Retreat, as this would involve bringing the residents out of their homes in the evening. He